Three-time Olympic medalist and six-time world swimming champion Yulia Efimova On , she said that sponsors often did not want to invest in sport and athletes.
In June, Efimova received neutral status from World Aquatics, which allows her to compete internationally under the organization’s auspices. The Russian tried to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris through the Bahamas Championships, but failed to meet the standard in two breaststroke distances.
— How much money will you play for? Sponsors?
— For my part, I will also look for sponsors. I have a name, titles, so it will be easier for me to find them. Many sponsors admit that they do not want to invest in sports, they say: “What if you break your leg tomorrow?” There were also words that investing money in sports is like flushing a toilet down the toilet. Swimming in Russia is not very developed in terms of media, no one knows the swimmers, “said Efimova on the program “Loud” of the channel.
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